Energy usage is inevitable, but lowering it as much as possible is essential. Here are a few tips and tricks to lower your energy usage, which will help to save money over time.
Firstly, it’s important to do an overall audit of your energy usage in your home. Understanding where most of your energy comes can help you to identify what and where the majority of your energy is coming from.
Water is a major expense for many families, so optimizing water usage is essential. One of the biggest pieces of advice is to take shorter showers. The less water you use, the less energy you use. Another way to be more efficient is to replace your shower head for one that has a WaterSense label. The label means that it is certified to meet efficiency criteria set by the EPA. Here is a link to a few: https://www.lowes.com/pl/bathroom-faucets-shower-heads/shower-heads/watersense-labeled/4145676203-4294636879
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Power is a major topic as well. There are a few methods to lower the usage of electricity in homes. A good idea is to switch to LED lighting, as they are much more efficient. Additionally, installing dimmer switches into your home is a great way to lower energy usage. There are often times where the maximum brightness of lights isn’t needed, such as early morning, evening, or late at night. Dimmers can add to the overall vibe of the room as well. Finally, power strips that have the capability to turn off are a relatively-inexpensive solution to help reduce energy usage. It is a great place to put chargers or small appliances, as you can turn the power strip off.
There are many small but helpful ways to save energy. The first is to keep your blinds closed during the day. In the summer time, keeping your blinds closed reduces the amount of sun that gets into the house, which helps to keep the house cooler overall. In the winter, it helps to keep the heat in. Another small way is to cook smarter. If you are cooking for a smaller group of people, maybe use a toaster oven instead. It takes up less energy. Washing your clothing in cold water also helps to reduce energy consumption, and can help the longevity of your clothing. Another way is to change your temperature on your thermostat. In the summer, turning it up a bit, and in the winter, turning it down a little can help to lower energy usage.
Updating your appliances to new, energy-efficient ones is a great way to lower energy usage. New appliances are smarter, and often have technology that shows how many energy is being used. Additionally, new appliances use less energy than older ones, and appliances that have the ENERGY STAR labels are certified to use much less energy.
There are many ways to lower energy usage, and if you want to do more permanent solutions, our team is here to help. Reach out to us at (484) 452-5071, or make an appointment to visit our showroom at 24 East Eagle Road, Havertown PA, 19083.
